Yummy Apple Cake

 

1 3/4 C. sugar, divided

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2 C. butter, softened

1 to 2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 1/2 C. flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 Braeburn apples, peeled and chopped

1 C. chopped pecans

Powdered sugar

 

Combine cream cheese, butter, 1 1/2 C. sugar in a bowl and beat with electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Add to sugar mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a sifter and shake into bowl. Sprinkle 2 tsp. over the chopped apples and toss to coat. Stir apples and pecans into batter. Spoon batter into lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.  Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 60 to 70 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar and serve.